conclusion indicator

noun

A word or phrase that signals a conclusion in an argument, such as: therefore, thus, so, hence, consequently, accordingly, for this reason, as a result, which shows that, ergo, etc.

Opposite
premise indicator
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Meanings

nounconclusion indicator (plural conclusion indicators)

plural conclusion indicators

  1. argumentationhuman sciencesA word or phrase that signals a conclusion in an argument, such as: therefore, thus, so, hence, consequently, accordingly, for this reason, as a result, which shows that, ergo, etc.

Synonyms & antonyms

Opposite
premise indicator
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MLA

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Chicago

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